Jerusalem, 5-11 May 2020

Are you willing to take part in a project that could change the way you think about other people and yourself? Do you think that music is a good bridge for a multi-cultural bonding? If the answer was “Yes” to any of the above, then we want you on board.

Common Ground Voices is accepting applications from choral singers and instrumentalists from Israel, Palestine, and the rest of the world, for a residency which will take place in the city of Jerusalem from 5th to 11th May 2020.

Under the artistic direction of André de Quadros, Professor of Music Education at Boston University, Common Ground Voices is an international community music project that aims to generate a meaningful collaboration through music, to explore and create music of shared human values and aspirations, to contribute to community music as an exercise of non-violence, and to utilize music as a springboard for a meaningful discussion about social and political change within the group as well as with the society in general.

Desired qualifications:

experienced choral singer OR

versatile instrumentalist (any instrument, except piano/organ) who can improvise in different styles

proficient English speaker

strong music reader who will study and prepare repertoire at home

supporter of the Common Ground Voices mission.

Costs:

Artists arrange travel to and from Israel and to go back home, food and lodging at your own expense.